APW
Apia
Samoa
10,617 km
6,597 miles
VGZ
Villagarzon
Colombia
Distance
10,617 km
6,597 mi / 5,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

APW VGZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Villagarzon Airport
IATA Code APW VGZ
ICAO Code NSFA SKVG
City Apia Villagarzon
Country Samoa Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Bogota
Elevation 58 ft 1,240 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 0.980000, -76.610000

Apia (APW) to Villagarzon (VGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Villagarzon Airport (VGZ) in Villagarzon, Colombia is 10,617 kilometers (6,597 miles / 5,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:37 in Apia, it's 19:37 in Villagarzon. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,182 feet between the two airports. Villagarzon Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Villagarzon (VGZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Villagarzon Airport (VGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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